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In anticipation of the season launch next Friday, TSN kicks off the week with 3 hours of specials, including Journey to the Grey Cup: The 2012 BC Lions, an all new Top 50 CFL Players and a two hour CFL Preview Show on Monday, June 25th on TSN.

I have been waiting for confirmation on the location and date of the Hall of Fame Game since the inductees were announced. I assumed it would occur in Toronto, either during the season or around the Grey Cup. Glad they got it decided, but wonder why Toronto couldn’t do it during the season, like on Winnipeg’s Oct. 19th visit.

After announcing they would announce their appeal decision today, the Friends of Lansdowne confirmed they would not pursue their case to the Supreme Court of Canada. Expect continued protests and outrage right through opening kickoff and beyond from this group amongst the support.

Surprising, and no real reason given. I will be curious to understand the decision if the rationale for it ever comes out. It looks like McMaster’s loss will be the University of Western Ontario’s gain (and perhaps Waterloo and Moncton too).

Update: The rationale is explained in an update. The expected fears and impacts ended up being the factors for McMaster.

Merchandise sales dropping to 22% of revenue still makes them the envy of many a sports franchise. Concession revenue also exceeding CFL revenue also reflects not only the full stands, but the deal they have in place that many other clubs would like to have.

Wednesday the CFL held a ceremony to kick off the 100th Grey Cup season by unveiling a plaque at Rosedale Field in Toronto, the site of the first Grey Cup. I would think a day or two lead notice about such an event would allow a lot more people to attend the ceremony.

Update: Also see the plans for recreating the 1950 Mud Bowl. Why the 1962 Fog Bowl can be called a debacle I don’t know. Humanity has never been able to influence the weather. Both teams play in the conditions given and football is a game rarely postponed by weather. Weather is an integral part of the sport.

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